I owned the 740 for a brief time. I could have lived with the minor fit and finish problems, but the fact that the tension arm would sieze up under tension meant that the machine couldn't pull the same tension twice in a row. It would pull anywhere from -10lbs to +15lbs on every string.

What made matters worse was that Maxline wouldn't honor the warranty. When I e-mailed them to ask how they wanted to address the problem they told me that an Eagnas stringer could only be calibrated with an Eagnas calibrator. Then they told me I should just lower the arm very, very slowly.

Needless to say I sent it back and (after disputing the charge with my credit card company) got a refund.

I know some people here have had decent machines from Eagnas, but I wouldn't take the risk.

i dont know guys.. but i dont want to take a big risk on eagnas to save $... i think ill stick with the alpha

dude check out the eagnas model EAG-700le its a super buy.http://www.eagnas.com/upright.html#EAG700LE
you can get it at a big auction site for 50-100 less. forget about a table top machine, why not get a fixed clamp / glide bar setup and crank tensioner for about 350!!!!!!!
its just like a prince neos only wayy cheaper!!!! In my opinion the best bang for your buck!!!!

dude check out the eagnas model EAG-700le its a super buy.http://www.eagnas.com/upright.html#EAG700LE
you can get it at a big auction site for 50-100 less. forget about a table top machine, why not get a fixed clamp / glide bar setup and crank tensioner for about 350!!!!!!!
its just like a prince neos only wayy cheaper!!!! In my opinion the best bang for your buck!!!!

if u find the support / crossmember kind of lame forget it and just get a two point.
i change my mind about the 700le if you are on a budget get this instead:http://www.eagnas.com/eag300.html
and its fifty dollars less!!
a generic prince neos!!!!

Guys, Eagnas machines are low quality. You aren't buying a rebaged Alpha or Gamma at a cheaper price. You're buying an inferior, weaker, less accurate machine with shoddy craftsmanship. There are members here who have ordered an Eagnas machine, and recieved a machine with rust on it, or a machine where the bolt holes don't even line up. They had to *modify* the machine just to assemble it! Even when you get it assembled, there's a fair chance that it won't pull the correct tension.

Floating clamps aren't that bad IMO. I have a Gamma Progression 602 with floating clamps. It has a sturdy 6 point mounting system, and a great ratcheting tensioner. The clamps work pretty well IMO. I'd go with the Gamma or Alpha in your price range. I'd say if you go with the Eagnas, there's greater than a 50% chance that you'd regret it.

Guys, Eagnas machines are low quality. You aren't buying a rebaged Alpha or Gamma at a cheaper price. You're buying an inferior, weaker, less accurate machine with shoddy craftsmanship. There are members here who have ordered an Eagnas machine, and recieved a machine with rust on it, or a machine where the bolt holes don't even line up. They had to *modify* the machine just to assemble it! Even when you get it assembled, there's a fair chance that it won't pull the correct tension.

Floating clamps aren't that bad IMO. I have a Gamma Progression 602 with floating clamps. It has a sturdy 6 point mounting system, and a great ratcheting tensioner. The clamps work pretty well IMO. I'd go with the Gamma or Alpha in your price range. I'd say if you go with the Eagnas, there's greater than a 50% chance that you'd regret it.

Perhaps I was lucky, but my Eagnas has not had one problem. I have looked at many machines and it is well made and does an extremely consistent job. I purchased this machine before these message boards were around so I really did not know of the Eagnas reputation at the time. Their website wasn't as large and the choices just weren't there. The machine I got was the Hawk 800, which was one of their staple machines at the time. Perhaps this is why I had no problems whatsoever.

Though it is relatively inexpensive (about $550 at the time), it was and still is a lot of machine for the money. It is very well made and I can see it lasting forever. I wouldn't say it is weaker, inferior, and it definitely is not less accurate than other machines. I have had practically no maintenance for this machine. The mounting perhaps is antiquated since it is a six point screw down rather than a floating mount. But nevertheless, it holds a racquet very stable.

I believe Eagnas has spread itself too thin, with too many choices. Add that with a staff really not wanting to explain the differences in machines and you get a very poor reputation. Can you imagine if they concentrated on maybe 10 machines only? Quality control would be a no brainer and they would blow the competition away. However, they supposedly are the world's largest machine distributors so the low price is good enough for many.

I did not have one problem with my order, and when I recently ordered some stringing tools, everything went smoothly again. It's funny though, since I hear so much negative against them from these message boards, I too would tend to shop elsewhere, even though my personal experiences have been nothing but positive.

Thanks to varuscelli, I think I want a Gamma 6004 for my next machine, not that I even need one. Right now it would be like getting a new car when you don't even need one.

Perhaps I was lucky, but my Eagnas has not had one problem. I have looked at many machines and it is well made and does an extremely consistent job.
Thanks to varuscelli, I think I want a Gamma 6004 for my next machine, not that I even need one. Right now it would be like getting a new car when you don't even need one.

Even though you consider your machine to be well built, if you do end up purchasing a 6004, you'll be absolutely amazed at the huge difference in build quality, as well as fit and finish. I briefly owned an Eagnas Hawk 80 and was appalled at the poor build quality, not to mention the laughable mounting system.

Even though you consider your machine to be well built, if you do end up purchasing a 6004, you'll be absolutely amazed at the huge difference in build quality, as well as fit and finish. I briefly owned an Eagnas Hawk 80 and was appalled at the poor build quality, not to mention the laughable mounting system.

Recently, I strung on a 2 point 6004 and other than the better mounting system, see very little difference from my cheap Eagnas Flash 925. I try out a lot of tennis stringing machines, so have done my homework. I give Gamma credit; the 2 point system is fast and easy to use. Many would be surprised who actually builds the 602 series for Gamma, as you know Gamma is a value added reseller and does not produce any of their machines.

I have to ask, what exactly is build quality, and how does it effect stringing? Stringing technique is far more important than whose name is on a stringer, plus any machine that pulls consistent tension and clamps without slipping will produce a great string job.

So far the 6004 2 point ranks right up there with the Prince Neos! I think both are at the top of my list.

Even though you consider your machine to be well built, if you do end up purchasing a 6004, you'll be absolutely amazed at the huge difference in build quality, as well as fit and finish. I briefly owned an Eagnas Hawk 80 and was appalled at the poor build quality, not to mention the laughable mounting system.

Out of curiosity, what kind of problems did you have with the mounting system? My Hawk 800 and the Hawk 80 look like the same type. Admittedly, I think the screwdown system is somewhat antiquated compared to the floating mount systems now, and it does take some time to mount a racquet, but I cannot complain about the stability of the racquet once it is mounted. As far as poor build quality, I don't see that either. It is simple, and all metal and nothing fancy, but it is built like a tank.

The finish and esthetics of the Gamma do appear incredible, but I doubt my overall quality of string job will be different if I use the same techniques and care.

Recently, I strung on a 2 point 6004 and other than the better mounting system, see very little difference from my cheap Eagnas Flash 925. I try out a lot of tennis stringing machines, so have done my homework. I give Gamma credit; the 2 point system is fast and easy to use. Many would be surprised who actually builds the 602 series for Gamma, as you know Gamma is a value added reseller and does not produce any of their machines.

I have to ask, what exactly is build quality, and how does it effect stringing? Stringing technique is far more important than whose name is on a stringer, plus any machine that pulls consistent tension and clamps without slipping will produce a great string job.

So far the 6004 2 point ranks right up there with the Prince Neos! I think both are at the top of my list.

barry,
wow, did you really just ask, "what is build quality?" Let me ask, what car do you drive? Is a hundai the same thing as a honda? is a honda the same quality as a acura? Is toyota the same quality as lexus? NOOOOO, build quality means that the screws are lined up, the paint isn't blemished, the machine is not doa at the door. Build quality is what seperates babolat from eagnas and alpha from mutal power. Are you gona next tell everyone that babolats are piece of crap eagnas machines just with the babolat logo? How can you weight in on which machine is better and which is worse when you don't even know what build quality is all about? Stringing machines come from few factories, but each costumer picks their QUALITY control standards, don't even try to tell me that babolat has the same standards as eagnas, or toyota same as lexus, or hundai same as honda or acura.

barry,
wow, did you really just ask, "what is build quality?" Let me ask, what car do you drive? Is a hundai the same thing as a honda? is a honda the same quality as a acura? Is toyota the same quality as lexus? NOOOOO, build quality means that the screws are lined up, the paint isn't blemished, the machine is not doa at the door. Build quality is what seperates babolat from eagnas and alpha from mutal power. Are you gona next tell everyone that babolats are piece of crap eagnas machines just with the babolat logo? How can you weight in on which machine is better and which is worse when you don't even know what build quality is all about? Stringing machines come from few factories, but each costumer picks their QUALITY control standards, don't even try to tell me that babolat has the same standards as eagnas, or toyota same as lexus, or hundai same as honda or acura.

Actually you are incorrect on the Lexus and Toyota analogy. Many of the parts on the vehicles are the same. My wife’s Lexus came with the same tires my Toyota Camry came with. And the battery, spark plugs, oil cap, etc… was the same, so much for the lame comparison. Maybe you call it low quality control, but often manufacture interchange parts.

Balbolat is at the top of the stringer heap for design, features, and innovation not because it cost the most. The discussion was about build quality, and since I have an Eagnas machine and have recently used a 6004 feel very comfortable posting my findings. The 6004 had a better paint job at $1100; yes it beat the Hawk 80 paint job for $300. But once again you missed the point; both machines can produce a consistent string job which means customers have an option based on their budget.

Rather than trashing other peoples post, you should comment on the build quality of your Revo verses Aria? Your perception of a quality could be a flawlessly painted tool, but my view is how well it works. Quality has more to do with satisfying customer expectations and varies by individual.

Time for work, 10 more rackets to string this morning before 9 AM. I am really amazed my $450 low “build quality” Eagnas machine can turn out 100’s of string jobs without any problem. This message board use to review stringing machine and feature and discuss newer innovations; but now it is all about whose name is on the machines.

I have to ask, what exactly is build quality, and how does it effect stringing? Stringing technique is far more important than whose name is on a stringer, plus any machine that pulls consistent tension and clamps without slipping will produce a great string job.

Build quality basically refers to the fit and finish of parts and the way they're assembled. I'm sure you already know this, though. While better build quality doesn't neccesarily guarantee better results, it does (for me) make the experience of interfacing with the machine (stringing machine, or otherwise) more enjoyable. I guess it all comes down to whether you appreciate craftsmanship. The smaller, more precise body gaps of a Lexus compared to a Toyota will not make point A easier to get to from point B. But the improved tolerances do speak to better, more precise, build quality.

That Gamma is not a manufacturer is a meaningless red herring. The tolerances they specify and are willing to accept, along with the materials quality, are what matters.